On Sundays, I share tidbits of my works in progress as part of Weekend Warrior’s 8-Sentence Sunday. Since I’m still in plotting mode for my next project and gearing up for NaNoWriMo, today’s snippet is from my published urban fantasy IMMORTAL MENAGE, Book 4 of the Immortal Paradise series.
(Edited to meet the 8-sentence format.)
Lexie had taken an ill-advised midnight swim all alone when a man came out of nowhere to save her from a shark attack she hadn't even known was coming...
Lexie let out a little yelp when
her rescuer plucked her up in his arms again and carried her up the beach to where her belongings still
sat. She had to admit his strength was impressive. He swam out to her, fought
her resistance, pulled both of them through the surf, and now still carried her
as though her weight was of no consequence.
He crouched and laid her down on
the large towel she’d spread out before taking her incredibly stupid swim. Long
strands of his jet-black hair dripped water onto her face and chest while he
pulled his arms out from beneath her. He lingered there, hovering with the
turbulent flame in his eyes searing through her. His very skin seemed to
radiate sexuality, as though every bead of salt water rippling down his bronzed
flesh were in fact a potent aphrodisiac. The energy she felt from him flooded
her with thoughts having nothing to do with her near-death experience.
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Always nice for a little turbulent saving, and reassuring!
ReplyDeleteTurbulent describes him to a tee! Thx for stopping by.
DeleteJust how I like my men: dripping wet! :P I don't mind being saved from certain death or carried around a bit, either.
ReplyDeleteGreat eight. Lovely visuals and insight into Lexie
Bahaha! I'm a little partial to them myself as you might have notices. Thanks for the feedback!
DeleteIt seems that the swim was actually worth it.
ReplyDeleteLOL true! Anything to get water streaming off a hero's glistening muscles, I say.
DeleteDelicious snippet, he's a lovely hero!
ReplyDeleteThank you! (although he might be snickering right now at the though of being called "lovely", the troublemaker LOL)
DeleteOK wow, I'm thoroughly hooked. Really enjoyed the description of the hero and can't wait to find out what's next. Excellent excerpt!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much guys! I appreciate the feedback. Although in truth, he's kind of an anti-hero in the series...shhh! ;)
DeleteThis is incredible writing, Rose. So full of lush details, it pulls the reader into the scene. And it intrigues! Right now I'm wondering if he is merely human :-) Well done! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks!! And you'd be right in guessing he's more than a mere human. :)
DeleteWow...sexy. This is a wonderful peek into their immediate chemistry.
ReplyDeleteThanks! He's all about chemistry to be sure!
DeleteHe sounds supernatural- no wonder she's thinking naughty thoughts!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely supernatural! I hinted at what he is in my post title. :)
DeleteI love that he's wet and dripping. visual scene. good work :)
ReplyDeleteMuwahahaha, gotta love wet and dripping! Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteWhoa, this lifeguard puts Baywatch to shame. Not that almost-drowning is a good thing... but if you have to, might as well be saved by an attractive man.
ReplyDeleteROTFL!! Or an attractive god, even better. :)
DeleteGreat description of the unknown rescuer. :)
ReplyDeleteOoh... "The Unknown Rescuer" totally sounds like a story idea/book title!! Thanks for the feedback. :)
DeleteSounds like the dripping water should be steaming off of his body!
ReplyDeleteSteaming hot water. Uh huh. Super eight about a Superman. Yum.
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